| Aruba at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| WA code | ARU |
| in Moscow | |
| Competitors | 1 |
| Medals |
|
| World Championships in Athletics appearances | |
Aruba competed at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics from August 10 to August 18 in Moscow, Russia. A team of 1 athlete was announced to represent the country in the event. [1]
(q – qualified, NM – no mark, SB – season best)
| Athlete | Event | Preliminaries | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark | Rank | Mark | Rank | ||
| Quincy Breell | Long jump | 7.10 | 28 | did not advance | |
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